Saucy Dog's Popular Song Rankings [2026]
Saucy Dog won the Grand Prix at MASH FIGHT, an audition hosted by MASH A&R, in 2016.
That victory propelled them into the spotlight of the Japanese rock scene.
The appeal of their music lies in the lyrics written by vocalist Shinya Ishihara, his wistful singing voice, and the catchy, memorable melodies.
Their love song lyrics are especially outstanding, weaving stories that anyone can overlay with their own past experiences.
In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive ranking of Saucy Dog’s most popular songs.
From long-time live staples to their latest tracks, this guide will help you get up to speed on their hits!
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Saucy Dog Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (11–20)
sea glassSaucy Dog11rank/position

It’s a song by Saucy Dog that evokes sparkling summer scenes and the sweet-and-sour memories of young love.
Sung over a driving, exhilarating sound, it captures the charm and fragility of a wonderful romance, and the fleeting brilliance of youth that will never return.
It’s sure to deliver a bittersweet yet heartwarming emotion to listeners.
Released as a digital single in July 2020, the track was also included on the mini-album “Take Me” in September of the same year.
The music video, produced in collaboration with Honda’s youth support project “Honda×Music: Wanna Ride a Bike? MUSIC FES.,” expresses the dynamism of youth racing forward on a motorcycle.
Whether you’re feeling the wind on a summer drive or suddenly reminiscing about your school days, listening to this song may bring back the flutter of those moments.
wavy or curly hairSaucy Dog12rank/position

Saucy Dog’s “Kusege,” which has also drawn attention as a TV drama theme song, captivates many with its heart-touching melody.
The guitar mainly provides chord backing, but be mindful not to strum aimlessly—listen to the other instruments and aim to play as part of the ensemble.
The bass should center on solid root notes as the foundation, while delivering the melodic phrases in the interlude with a sense of songfulness.
The drums support the track with a steady 8-beat, and by emphasizing the contrast between the delicacy of the verse and the power of the chorus, the atmosphere deepens significantly.
I hope each player strives to perform in a way that closely supports the melody.
AsterSaucy Dog13rank/position

If only I’d made a different choice back then… This is a song that presses on the heart with the sadness of facing that kind of regret.
In Saucy Dog’s portrayal, it holds memories that are beautiful yet painful, along with a heartfelt prayer to one day meet again.
Released in October 2022 as the theme song for the film “To Me, the One Who Loved You,” it was later included on the album “but right now.” Rather than merely romanticizing the past, it captures the way we live while carrying our present loneliness—something that will surely tighten many hearts.
You’ve broken up, and yet you still can’t forget that person.
It’s a song to listen to on a night when you’re wishing to get back together, holding your memories close.
Be yourselfSaucy Dog14rank/position

This is a gem of a message song that sings about the importance of living true to yourself.
Included on Saucy Dog’s July 2022 album “Sunny Bottle,” the track centers on self-affirmation and a forward-looking way of life, wrapping the universal struggles and anxieties we all face in a warm, comforting sound.
Through the portrayal of a protagonist grappling with the gap between ideals and reality, it conveys the beauty of not demanding perfection.
Chosen as the ending theme for San-in Broadcasting’s “Teleport San-in,” this song is perfect for those unsure how to face themselves or seeking music that gently stays by their side.
Its gentle key of G major and relaxed tempo are sure to soothe the heart.
Stand by MeSaucy Dog15rank/position

Saucy Dog is a rock band that sings candidly about the raw emotions unique to youth, resonating with many.
Their music vividly portrays the resistance and inner conflict that come with growing up, expressing the universal pains of maturation in a way that’s both heartrending and empowering.
Shinya Ishihara’s emotional vocals and the band’s driving sound gently support those who, despite their anxieties, are trying to move forward.
Featured on the mini-album “Blue Period,” released in October 2019, this track gained attention when it was used in Kao’s “Babu MegRhythm” exam-support video.
It’s a song you should listen to in the spring, when encounters and farewells intersect, and you need the courage to take a new step.
You look like an idiot.Saucy Dog16rank/position

It carefully portrays the delicate feelings of a woman who can’t express herself well: while harboring the desire to know the other person more and to have them all to herself, and feeling love for them, she’s already fed up, believing there’s nothing more she can do.
Chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating reality show “Don’t Be Fooled by Me and Mr.
Wolf,” the track was released digitally in August 2024, and is memorable for its emotional band sound and Shinya Ishihara’s vocals.
It’s a perfect song for those who can’t grasp how the person they like truly feels and are struggling with inner conflict.
Recommended for anyone who can relate to the sorrow of loving someone yet being unable to move forward.
You’re not here.Saucy Dog17rank/position

A number by Saucy Dog that resonates with the heart in the summer twilight.
This song sets the protagonist’s aching feelings—holding on to unforgettable memories of love and a longing that can’t reach its destination—to a driving, exhilarating melody.
The emotions wavering between scenes of joyful days and the reality that can never be reclaimed tighten the listener’s chest.
The sentiment, akin to resignation, of “I can’t believe in forever” deeply resonates.
Released in July 2021, the track is also included on the mini-album Lazy Sunday.
It served as the ending theme for Iwate Menkoi TV’s music program BEATNIKS in September 2021.
Give it a listen on a summer night when you want to feel a little sentimental, or when you’d like to quietly reflect on a past love.
It will surely stay close to your heart.
sugarSaucy Dog18rank/position

This is a Saucy Dog song known for its bittersweet romantic lyrics and refreshing melody.
It vividly portrays the miscommunications between lovers and feelings that are hard to put into words, resonating with many young people.
Included on the album “Lazy Sunday,” released in August 2021, it has become so popular that its music video has surpassed 3.73 million views.
Filled with the clumsy innocence of early romance and genuine care for one’s partner, this track is perfect for junior high school students struggling with love.
If you’re feeling uncertain about your relationship with someone important, why not listen to this song and reflect on your own feelings?
O monstersSaucy Dog19rank/position

If you’re feeling weighed down by the flood of information on social media and the suffocating mood of modern society, there’s a Saucy Dog track you should hear.
It’s a rock ballad marked by a heavy, striking guitar tone—an audacious piece that upends their previous image in the best possible way.
The song seems to quietly yet powerfully give voice to that inexpressible anger deep inside and to questions aimed at society.
Created as the theme song for the film Scroll, released in February 2023, it resonates strongly with the movie’s themes.
You can also find it on the mini-album But Really, released in July of the same year.
On days when nothing feels quite right, or when your heart is worn out by unfairness, give this track a play.
I’m sure it will help you sort through your emotions.
filmSaucy Dog20rank/position

Saucy Dog’s “film” is a song brimming with lingering feelings for an ex-lover.
It’s included on the mini-album “Take Me,” released in 2020.
The simple, unadorned melody and Shinya Ishihara’s strained, heartfelt vocals heighten the song’s poignancy.
Even though I’m still filled with feelings I can’t let go of, they’ve already gone and found a new partner—yet I still can’t give up.
The lyrics trace that kind of looping emotion.
Give it a listen when you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to your own feelings.


